The name of the Carthaginian general Hanni-baal mean 'I received the grace of Baal'. Was very active during the Second Punic War, during which he held one of the greatest military feats of antiquity: crossing the Alps with war elephants. He defeated the Roman legions of General Flaminius along Lake Trasimeno (217 BC). Was at the doors of Rome (Hannibal ad portas). Rested in Campania before winning the Romans at the Battle of Cannae (216 BC). For logistical difficulties went to North Africa, where Scipio Africanus defeated him at the Battle of Zama (202 BC).